Underdog (cartoon, voiced by Wally Cox)

(NBC Saturday Mornings, 1964 - 1966;
CBS Saturday Mornings, 1966 - 1968;
NBC Saturday Mornings, 1968 - 1973)
[the lead character in this 1960s cartoon was voiced by one
of the most recognizeable characters from 1950's television --
the mild-mannered Wally Cox who had starred in "Mr. Peepers."
The cartoon bounced from network to network but enjoyed an
amazing nine-year run.]

Theme Song: "Underdog Theme"

[Thanks to contributor Steve Friedman for tracking down this
information about the vocal theme song used on the series; the
performance was recorded under the direction of Joseph B. Harris;
The 1978 publishing company was owned by Treadwell D. Covington
who was the executive producer of the TV series, and Watts Biggers
was the writer/producer of the cartoon; Joe Harris was co-creator
of the cartoon who is also credited with its character design.]
Composers: W. Watts Biggers (ASCAP),
Treadwell D. Covington (ASCAP),
Joseph B. Harris (ASCAP), and
Chester A. Stover (ASCAP)
1978 Publisher: HarwichPort Music Co. (ASCAP)
2005 Publisher: LoraMu Music (ASCAP)
c/o Bughouse div. of Bug Music, Inc./
Lorimar Acquisitions Corp.
of New York, NY
Copyright Date:
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End Title Closing: "Underdog (End Title)"

[Contributor Steve Friedman believes the publisher rights listed
in ASCAP may be in error, since around 1944 the Irving Berlin music
catalog divested itself of all but Berlin's compositions, and the
others were transferred to Bourne Co. managed by Berlin's former
publishing manager Sol Bourne (née Bornstein);
Lee Zahler was the overall music director for Columbia Pictures]
Composers: James Henry May G. Wood (French SACEM/ASCAP),
Lee Zahler (ASCAP)
1978 Publisher: Irving Berlin Music Co. (ASCAP)
2001 Publisher: Irving Berlin Music Company (ASCAP)
c/o Williamson Music Co.
of New York, NY
Copyright Date:
Renewal Date:
Recording: